There is a parents information meeting on Saturday at 6pm following the team dinner at the Clareview Artificial Turf. This is an opportunity to hear from the Head Coach, President, and General Manager about the team structure, expectations, volunteer opportunities, and ask any questions you may have.
We will meet outside by the entrance to the locker rooms off the field and go in once the players have cleared out of the dinner room to go to meetings!
We hope to see you there!
On May 5 we are hosting a Kicking/Punting camp and a Long Snapping camp. Registration is $125 and includes 1.5 hours of instruction from the following coaches:
Kicking/Punting
Sean Whyte – Sean has been a kicker/punter in the CFL since 2009 and currently plays for the Edmonton Eskimos
Jamie Boreham – Jamie was a punter in the CFL from 2001-2012 and is now retired from professional football.
Long Snapping
Ryan King – Ryan has been a Long Snapper for the Edmonton Eskimos since 2012.
Taylor Inglis – Taylor was a Long Snapper in the CFL from 2005-2011.
Registration:
There are 4 Wildcats, 2 current and 2 alumni, who will be attending the CFL combines, starting next week.
On Wednesday, March 7 Mandella Loggale be participating in the Eastern Regional Combine. Mandella played Wildcats from 2012-2013 and then went on to play at St. Mary’s University.
The Western Regional Combine taking place on March 22 will have both Jayden Dalke and Evin Kochisarli present. Jayden is entering his 4th and final year of eligibility with the Cats. Evin played 2014, 2015 and 2017 with the Cats and recently signed with the University of Alberta for the 2018 season.
The National Combine is taking place March 24-25, and alumnus Brandon Jennings will be there. Brandon played Cats in 2012 and then moved into the CIS league, playing for Acadia.
Follow cfl.ca for more combine information, and good luck to Mandella, Jayden, Evin, and Brandon!
The Edmonton Wildcat Football Club is excited to announce our partnership with Skyline Athletics as a Nike Team!
Skyline Athletics/T. Litzen Sports is Nike’s exclusive team and fundamental dealer for all of Canada. This gives them complete access to the
latest uniforms, spirit wear and accessories available throughout North America. The Wildcats have been given exclusivity as a Nike Team in our league in Edmonton.
Starting in 2018, the Wildcats will wear exclusively Nike Uniforms. Players on the current roster will be given a 10% team discount at retail locations, and a discount off all catalogue pricing of team sport footwear available through Nike Team T.Litzen/Skyline Athletics.
“This is a great opportunity for us as a team”, says President John Wojcicki. “We already have a great relationship with Skyline from our previous team orders, so partnering with them as a Nike Team is a natural next step. Nike is the largest sporting goods supplier in the world, so being the only Nike team in Edmonton is a very exciting step for us”
Head Coach Darcy Park adds in, “We are thrilled to be able to offer this to our players. This partnership is great for our team and great for Skyline, but it’s the players who will get the real benefit”
We are pleased to announce Ethan Park as our Academic Support Coach. Ethan recently completed his Bachelor of Science degree and is beginning his postgraduate studies at the University of Alberta. Ethan currently works for the University of Alberta Students’ Union. His primary focus will be on providing support to our first year students as they make the transition to post secondary studies.
Head Coach Darcy Park states, “this is very exciting for me personally, and for our football club. Ethan has a long history with our club, and as an alumnus, he understands the struggles that first year students go through in the transition both on and off the field”.
Welcome (back) to the team Ethan!
Download Form: 2018 CJFL Waiver of Liability
Saturday, 20 January
17:00-18:00
Turf Training Center
Saturday, 27 January
17:00-18:00
Turf Training Center
Saturday, 3 February
19:00-21:00
Foote Field Bubble
Saturday, 17 February
17:00-18:00
Turf Training Center
Sunday, 18 February
17:00-19:00
Foote Field Bubble
Saturday, 10 March
17:00-18:00
Turf Training Center
Saturday, 17 March
17:00-18:00
Turf Training Center
Sunday, 18 March
17:00-19:00
Foote Field Bubble
Turf Training Center
5820 59 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6B 3G9
Foote Field Bubble
11601 68 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
Download Form: 2018 CJFL Waiver of Liability
January 6
Volunteer at the Edmonton Food Bank
10:30am-1:00pm
Contact Meghann to sign up
January 20
Turf Training @ Turf Training Center
5820 59 Ave NW, Edmonton
5:00-6:00pm
January 27
Turf Training @ Turf Training Center
5820 59 Ave NW, Edmonton
5:00-6:00pm
The 2017 Gary Lefebvre Community Service Award recipient is Bray Josue. This memorial award is awarded to the Wildcat who demonstrates the strongest commitment to giving back to the community. The recipient is also nominated for the PFC Al Park Community Service Award.
Bray joined the Wildcats in 2013 from Holy Rosary High School in Lloydminster. Bray’s high energy and
positive attitude made him a favourite on the team almost instantly. Although he has been a running
back for his entire Wildcat career, Bray has been looked up to by all units, and players both older and
younger than him. In his third season, Bray was invited to join the leadership council, which is a role he
embraced. He was always one of the first to arrive at practice, came to every team event, and was one
of the last out of the locker room at night.
Last year was the first off season that Bray stayed in Edmonton for, and he jumped head first into the
volunteer opportunities that were offered. In the off-season Bray volunteered stocking shelves at the
Edmonton Food Bank, setting up the props for Capital City Gymnastics annual competition, sorting
donations at the Zebra Center, reading to kids at Read-In-Week, helping at the Habitat for Humanity
build site, and reffing the Special Olympics Floor Hockey Tournament.
Bray’s love for football extended into his volunteer experiences, and he took every opportunity he had
to get involved with minor teams/camps. He volunteered as a ref at both the Trinity and the Lazerte
High School football Jamborees. Bray also took leadership of our 5th Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters Flag
Football Camp, both planning and running the practices and scrimmages. The kids took to Bray right
away and would run over the hill every Tuesday, skidding into the locker room looking for Coach Bray so
they could get started.
When looking for players to participate in our off-field activities, Bray can always be counted on to be
the first person to sign up, and to help build some excitement in the locker room to get others on board.
He shows up to 100% of the activities he signs up for, is always on time, and has one of the most
enthusiastic demeanors to every task given to him we have ever seen (even when it means slugging
through a foot of mud in the rain at a Habitat build site).
Bray’s contribution to our “In the Community” program has been a huge part of its success, and we
know he has a passion for giving back that he will take with him as he takes this next step in his journey.
Congratulations Bray!
At the end of each season our athletes are given the opportunity to vote for each other for the team awards. The 2017 award winners are:
Special Teams Player of the Year – Isaiah Brown
Coach Jarred Winkel and Isaiah Brown
Lineman of the Year Award – Evin Kochisarli
Coach Keaton Hoddinott and Evin Kochisarli
Back of the Year Award – Jayden Dalke
Coach Chris Dobko and Jayden Dalke
Rookie of the Year Award – Riley Thompson
Jay Meraw Award – Bray Josue
* Awarded to the player with the best Wildcat attitude
Coach Greg Tyszka and Bray Josue
Peter Smith Memorial Award – Kieran Bell/Garret Hauck
* Awarded to the player who contributes the most with the least recognition
Coach Sean Brown with Kieran Bell and Garret Hauck
Most Valuable Player – Jayden Dalke
Coach Andy Pilon and Jayden Dalke